Graham, WA Demographics

A map of Graham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,675	22,382	64.6%	68.5%
Hispanic	4,585	3,446	13.1%	10.6%
Multiracial	3,363	3,033	9.6%	9.3%
Asian	1,652	1,344	4.7%	4.1%
Black	1,430	1,376	4.1%	4.2%
Native American/Other	1,374	1,077	3.9%	3.3%

Graham, Washington has an estimated population of 35,079, an increase from the 32,658 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.6% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 9.6% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 4.1% Black, and 3.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Graham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Graham has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Graham, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Graham is ranked the 38th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Graham was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Graham's White Population

22,675 residents of Graham, or 64.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Graham is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Graham ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Graham's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Graham's population has decreased from 68.5% to 64.6%.

Graham is more White than neighboring South Hill (59.9% White), and Frederickson (48.5% White). Graham is less White than neighboring Kapowsin (95.5% White), Elk Plain (69.2% White), and Orting (77.5% White).

Graham's Black Population

1,430 residents of Graham, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Graham is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Graham ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Graham's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Black residents' share of Graham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Graham is more Black than neighboring Kapowsin (0% Black), and Orting (1.5% Black). Graham is less Black than neighboring South Hill (7.7% Black), and Frederickson (9.3% Black).

Graham's Asian Population

1,652 residents of Graham, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Graham is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Graham ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Graham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Asian residents' share of Graham's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.7%.

Graham is more Asian than neighboring Kapowsin (0% Asian), Elk Plain (4% Asian), and Orting (3.2% Asian). Graham is less Asian than neighboring South Hill (7.4% Asian), and Frederickson (6.8% Asian).

Graham's Hispanic Population

4,585 residents of Graham, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Graham is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Graham ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Graham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Graham's population has increased from 10.6% to 13.1%.

Graham is more Hispanic than neighboring Kapowsin (4.5% Hispanic), South Hill (11.3% Hispanic), and Orting (9.6% Hispanic). Graham is less Hispanic than neighboring Frederickson (19.9% Hispanic).

Graham's Native American/Other Population

1,374 residents of Graham, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Graham is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Graham ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Graham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Graham's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.

Graham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kapowsin (0% Native American/Other), Elk Plain (3.6% Native American/Other), South Hill (2.3% Native American/Other), and Orting (1.2% Native American/Other). Graham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frederickson (4% Native American/Other).

Graham's Multiracial Population

3,363 residents of Graham, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Graham is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Graham ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Graham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Graham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.6%.

Graham is more Multiracial than neighboring Kapowsin (0% Multiracial), Elk Plain (6.1% Multiracial), and Orting (7% Multiracial). Graham is less Multiracial than neighboring South Hill (11.4% Multiracial), and Frederickson (11.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.